I came across some pictures of Re.2002, now restored and on display at Vigna di Valle museum.
Not sure about the color of the spinner, but nevertheless a great opportunity to see one of my favourite WWII machines in person one day.

Its great to see interest in these projects, a real treat for aviation enthusiasts.

warhawk

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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 1:43 pm

D520 wrote:

You will notice that the lower door of the UC is a fake and not attached properly. Anyway kudos to the restoration team!

While were at it - to my eyes, the shape of the cowling also looks a bit off...
But not enough to lessen the hype!

Arditi1961

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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 2:31 pm

The cowling looks ok, what bothers me is the S.79 in the background that looks so wrong wrt to its paint job. Vigna/GAVS needs to get artists that are skilled in the use of the air brushes. And while they're at it they should ask for the CR.42 at hendon returned, the paint job is disgraceful and apparently it was re-painted by kids as a summer project - unbelievable.

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Posted: Sat Oct 14, 2017 3:07 pm

I agree, they should get Jean to paint both planes!

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Vincent Biondi

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Posted: Sun Oct 15, 2017 8:13 pm

Great photos! Love the blue spinner!
Also, as Vince Tassone can attest to, I am a stickler for historical accuracy.
Since this aircraft was dedicated to Giuseppe Cenni, why did they not use the Regia Aeronautica Colours and markings instead of the Co-Belligerant?
After all, he died fighting for the Regia Aeronautica.

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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 12:37 pm

Good point. I think we know the answer to your question however, but to do a restoration inaccurately for the sake of political correctness I think is taking a bit far. They must be worried about the increase in right-wing views. Although the AMI was in attendance I'm pretty sure it had nothing to do with the choice of markings. Good choice of subject though with Giuseppe Cenni. I wonder if GAVS did the restoration or if they're still around.

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Vincent Biondi

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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 1:58 pm

I have been to the museum and there are a few airplanes with the RA colours and markings. If they are trying to be politically correct, they definitely have the wrong aircraft for Cenni.
So, if they wanted the Co-Belligerent scheme, then they should have used a different Squadriglia and not call this aircraft Cenni's, because it wasn't.

Well I hope the mistake was intentional, I would hate to learn they weren't aware that Cenni flew in RA colors only. You should email Vigna and let them know the mistake. Good spot!

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Vincent Biondi

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Posted: Mon Oct 16, 2017 4:50 pm

I suspect that GAVS did not do the restoration, but some other group. The people at GAVS are very precise and professional, I don't think that they would have made the error.
Maybe, aviation experts like Gregory Alegi or Maurizio Di Terlizi can shed some light in this.